Name a Fruit or Veggie A to Z
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H - Hackberry
Celtis occidentalis, commonly known as the common hackberry, is a large deciduous tree native to North America. It is also known as the nettletree, sugarberry, beaverwood, northern hackberry, and American hackberry.[4] It is a moderately long-lived[4] hardwood[4] with a light-colored wood, yellowish gray to light brown with yellow streaks.[5]
The tree's pea-sized berries are edible, ripening in early September. Unlike most fruits, the berries are remarkably high in calories from fat, carbohydrate, and protein, and these calories are easily digestible without cooking or preparation.[14] Omaha Native Americans ate the berries casually, while the Dakota used them as a flavor for meat, pounding them fine, seeds and all. The Pawnee also pounded the berries fine, added a little fat, and mixed them with parched corn.[15] (Wikipedia)1 -
I - Indian Mustard. Brassica juncea, commonly brown mustard, Chinese mustard, Indian mustard, leaf mustard, Oriental mustard and vegetable mustard, is a species of mustard plant. It is a dietary supplement made from the seeds of the Brassica juncea plant is rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, and is believed to have many health benefits, including aiding digestion, reducing inflammation, and helping to lower cholesterol.Jan 28, 2022 (Google)1
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J- Jalapeño Peppers 🌶
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K- Kale0
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L - Liquorice root
Liquorice (British English) or licorice (American English; IPA: /ˈlɪkərɪʃ, -ɪs/ LIK-ər-ish, -iss)[5][6] is the common name of Glycyrrhiza glabra, a flowering plant of the bean family Fabaceae, from the root of which a sweet, aromatic flavouring is extracted.[7] (Wikipedia)
I personally like Liquorice root tea!1 -
M - malanga "Malanga is a root vegetable that is commonly used in Caribbean and Latin American cuisine, among others. It is a brown, shaggy tuber that has a white inside. It originated in South and Central America and is also grown in the Caribbean including Puerto Rico and Cuba". It is also called taro. (Google)1
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N - New spring peas from the garden are so tender. I am excited for Spring since I am seeing greenery growing now.1
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O- Oranges (Blood Oranges)0
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P - Persimmon0
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Q- Quinoa0
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R - Raw Raddishes1
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R - Red raspberries1
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S - Spuds1
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T- Tomato0
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U - Ullucus Ullucus tuberosus, a plant grown primarily as a root vegetable, secondarily as a leaf vegetable...The tuber is the primary edible part, but the leaf is also used and is similar to spinach. They are known to contain high levels of protein, calcium, and carotene. Ulluco was used by the Incas prior to the arrival of Europeans in South America. (Wikipedia)1
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That's interesting, Linda.
V - Van *kitten* Mango.
This smaller, rosy mango originated in Florida.1 -
Thank you Linda, interesting for sure; I love Mango but never have heard of the one you share here Susan.
W- White Beans
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X -Xilacayota Squash Interesting variety from Mexico producing large melon like fruit that are speckled and weigh up to 6kg. The flowers, shoots and leaves can be eaten as greens. Young fruit can be cooked and mature fruit are good in jams. Seeds are also edible as a pepita. (Google)0
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Linda we posted at same time, here is another one for Letter X
X- Xigua- another name for watermelon0 -
Y- Yams0
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Z - Zigzag Jujube.
Also known as Chinese Date, Jujube's unique and tasty fruit becomes reddish brown when ripe, with a sweet apple-like flavor and crisp texture. Easy to grow, Jujube can stand some drought and grows well in the Northwest as well as in other regions of the US.
Not sure why my previous post about mangos calked them kittens. It was meant to be VanDyke Mango. I can't edit it!!0 -
A- Asparagus0
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Susan I have found that MFP uses the word "kitten" when it thinks I am using a word that is not proper. It will not let me use the word for a male chicken in the past.
B - Blueberries1 -
😄 Thanks for that info, Linda!
I didn't know that word was rude!
C - Cardoon
Found in the wild along the Mediterranean, from Morocco and Portugal to Libya and Croatia, a cardoon is a thistle that tastes like a bitter version of a giant artichoke with small, prickly flower heads. But unlike an artichoke, you eat the stems, not the flower buds.(28 Mar 2014, Smithsonian)1 -
D - Dinosaur Eggs - A Dinosaur Egg is a pluot. Pluots are a cross-pollination of plums and apricots resulting in a wide variety of colors, both inside and out, and unique flavors.2
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E - Ensete - is a genus of monocarpic flowering plants native to tropical regions of Africa and Asia. It is one of the three genera in the banana family, Musaceae, and includes the false banana or enset (E. ventricosum), an economically important food crop in Ethiopia.[1][2][3] (Wikipedia)
Love the Dinosaur eggs!1 -
Thank you Linda on the description on the Dinosaur Eggs
Thank you for filling us in Susan on how MFP interprets and uses the word “kitten” when they think you are using an inappropriate word on their site.
Lots to learn tonight. Thank you Ladies!
F- Figs0 -
G - gherkins (This brings back memories of canning pickles with my Mom.)1
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H - Hubbard Squash.
Hubbard squash has the sweet flavor you expect from orange-fleshed winter squashes. The texture can be a bit grainy, which is why most recipes you see are for purees and soups. Butter, brown sugar and a bit of salt bring out its best flavor.21 Jan 2022 (Google)1 -
Linda, I have same memories and Loved Gherkins Pickles, yum yum 😋
Susan I love all kinds of squash, my friend makes me cream of squash soup so I can still enjoy the squash! Yummy 😋
I- Iceberg Lettuce0
